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ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village in Thonotosassa, Florida offered residents the opportunity to purchase tiny houses with leased lots. The original phase (The Village) has sold out, but Phase Two, The Oaks, has expanded the community with additional lots and ESCAPE models. Residents own their tiny homes and lease the land, creating an affordable path to tiny house living in a planned community setting.
ESCAPE Tampa Bay Tiny House Village Entrance
ESCAPE ONE XL Wide with Metal Siding
Video Tour: ESCAPE ONE XL Wide
=> See the full tour of the ESCAPE ONE XL Wide
ESCAPE Vista XL Wide
Video Tour: ESCAPE Boho XL Wide
=> See the full tour of the ESCAPE Boho XL Wide
Community Landscaping and Private Lots
Video Tour: Community Area
ESCAPE Space Classic Micro Cabin
Video Tour: ESCAPE Space Classic
=> Explore the ESCAPE Space Classic
Community Details
- Community Name: ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village
- Developer: ESCAPE
- Location: Thonotosassa, Florida (near Tampa Bay)
- Phase One Status: Sold Out
- Phase Two (The Oaks): Expanded with additional lots and models
- Ownership Model: Residents purchase tiny homes and lease lots
- Home Types: ONE XL, Traveler XL, Vista Boho XL, and other ESCAPE models
- Community Features: Landscaped lots, private decks, community center
- Availability: Units occasionally become available for resale; contact ESCAPE for current inventory
Lessons from This Community
- Lease Model Reduces Entry Barriers: Purchasing the home while leasing land significantly lowers the total investment required for tiny house living
- Variety of Models Meets Different Needs: Offering multiple ESCAPE designs allows residents to choose layouts that fit their lifestyle, from lofted to single-level options
- Professional Landscaping Creates Community Appeal: Well-maintained grounds and private decks elevate the community beyond typical mobile home park aesthetics
- Phased Development Allows Growth: Starting with a smaller first phase and expanding with The Oaks demonstrates successful scaling based on proven demand
- Video Tours Drive Interest: Providing detailed video walkthroughs helps prospective residents envision living in the community before visiting in person
Learn More
- ESCAPE Boho XL Wide Tour
- ESCAPE ONE XL Wide Tour
- ESCAPE Space Classic Tour
- ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village – Available Units
- ESCAPE Tampa Bay Tiny House Village
Related Stories
- The Oaks Tampa Bay: ESCAPE Tiny House Village Community Florida
- The Oaks Tiny House Community Tour: ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village
- ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village Tour and Video Walkthrough
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